Lilienthal Gallery in Emory Place features an exhibition by Israeli born, New York based photorealist artist Yigal Ozeri, opening tonight. The artist will be present in the gallery to discuss his works tonight and Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. His works are included in the collections of both the Whitney Museum and the Smithsonian among others. With solo exhibitions around the world in such places as Bologna, Barcelona, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Munich, France, Denmark, Peru, India, the occasion marks the first time his original works can be seen in Knoxville. Some of the works viewed here have not been previously shown to the public.
I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Yigal speak about his work over dinner, in a salon, and most recently as we walked through the new exhibition. His passion for art, beauty, and his work shine through not only in his paintings, but in every conversation. It’s a lifelong pursuit marked by hard work, extreme talent, and very good fortune when he needed it.